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BUCKLE

Unique ID: PUBLIC-A25BF3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper-alloy single loop buckle probably circa late 13th to 15th centuries. The frame is D shaped in plan with a bevelled and rounded upper surface and a slightly offset and recessed strap bar. The reverse is plain and flat.

Measurements: Length: 12.8mm, Width: 15.9mm, Thickness: 2.1mm and Weight: 1.2g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 12.8 mm
Width: 15.9 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 1.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th February 2018

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
To be known as: Sandwich

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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